About me

I am an experienced qualified counsellor; I trained in an integrative approach to counselling. My approach enables me to tailor therapy to meet each person’s individual need. I believe that people are unique human beings who have the potential to make the most of their lives. There are times when life deals us difficult times and hardship. People sometimes have problems which they do not want to share with family and friends. These problems may feel overwhelming. Talking things through with a qualified professional is often a positive step towards overcoming problems and fears. I believe that people are capable of taking control of their lives and are capable of change even when “the chips are down”, the counselling process promotes positive growth and change. Working with a trained professional counsellor often accelerates personal growth and increase of self-esteem for clients.

There are of course, some problems which we are unable to change (such as bad health). Sharing personal experiences with a trained counsellor often helps individuals to find more positive ways to cope with their difficulties and also helps them to feel understood and hopefully to live a fuller life. Counselling provides clients with the opportunity to talk about their difficulties and explore how they feel. I regard myself as an approachable and open individual, and I offer a confidential counselling service within a safe environment.

Training, qualifications & experience

My core training as an integrated practitioner, this allows me to draw from a wide of theoretical approaches. I also have a BA (honours) in counselling and I am currently completing my three year post graduate course in Attachment Theory. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I adhere to their ethical guidelines.

My theoretical approach to counselling is integrative. My model allows me to draw from Person Centred, Psychodynamic and Transpersonal theory. A Person Centred approach is at the core of my work and I am able to integrate Psychodynamic or Transpersonal when and if required. Therapy is tailored to meet the client’s individual need. My model is a relational model. I am also informed by Attachment Theory which focuses on relationships.

I have worked for many years as a volunteer counsellor for a charitable trust in Guildford. The trust provides affordable long term counselling for adults. I counsel clients in my private practice. I also have considerable experience as a youth counsellor.

I work with adult individuals and teenagers. My work covers a wide range of issues such as anxiety, stress, phobias, OCD, abuse, trauma, depression, bereavement, ill health, spiritual concerns and a wide range of relational and attachment issues.